Working Week (pictures too)

I'm looking at this week as a SET- UP week.  New perspective.

(Yep, still lamenting on my boring week.)

Since FUN is not knocking at the door and this SHOULD be a week that starts some Whole30 good feels, I decided to make it a working week.

I have a few things that I've be procrastinating.  Some for decent reason and some because I'm being lazy.  Time to work on those things.

Get stuff done.

Set-up for future goodness.

Electrician call to get some plugs added to closet and garage.
Inquiry to get the mirror painted.
Inquiry to get a bench cushion made (Etsy)

My future self will thank me (you're welcome).

I started 2 of the 3 yesterday and am going to have them in all moving by the end of the week.

Hubby and I planned a morning nature walk, but thunderstorms are messing that up.  I ran outside yesterday (good call since I had no idea storms were coming today).  I'm almost up to my usual 3 miles (2.65 yesterday) running -- I walked another 3 with the walking group.  Today is arm day.

I found a TREAT yesterday -- a few actually.  Amazon to the rescue.  I have 2 lipsticks -- one in my purse and one in the bathroom (I use lip gloss more than lipstick).  Neither is great and both are almost empty.  Burt's Bees lipstick in a neutral.  I also wanted a tank top for morning dog walking.  Something basic with decent sun coverage.  My workout tanks are so low in the back with cutouts, etc that I have to sunscreen everywhere.  AND, I ordered a pair of lightweight cotton-ish fabric shorts.  When I change in the evening to COMFORTABLE, I put on sweatpants -- way too hot.  This is like a summer version of sweatpants shorts.  If any of these are nice, I'll order another too.  All were cheap and basic -- fingers crossed.  The treat will be coming Wednesday -- yea, I'm oddly over excited about this.

I started looking on Pinterest for mother-of-the-groom dresses.  We're going with tea or knee length -- awesome news.  Here are a couple of styles that I liked that got a THUMBS UP from the DIL.

My favorite -- I actually looked online for it, but it's no longer available.

Next favorite - also couldn't find it.

This is actually available, but the color choices are blue or black.
I have my eye on it.  I'd need to order and return if not good.  I'd rather buy from a store.
It's also my least favorite style and color.

Once my clothes are back to fitting, I'm going to visit some of the local stores and see if there are options.  If not, online for the win and I better get moving.  Stay tuned ... we're only just begun chatting wedding stuff ...


I'm trying to hang the last of the pictures we already own (there are still a few non-picture wall things to hang too).   I like these style and color wise, but can't decide if it makes the room too busy.  We tried them on the wall to the right, but it left the room unbalanced.






Here's the bench that needs the cushion.  Lots of fabric choices and styles.  I have a quote, but need to pick the details.  I'm planning piping -- no tuffs or buttons, etc because dogs might pull those.   It'll be 2 cushions, but the fabric choice is hard.  I leaning toward medium to dark gray.





Book update:  I'm reading A Gentleman in Moscow and I can see why it's so enjoyed.  It's going to take me a little bit to read it -- it's a book you read carefully.  The writing is levels up from many books and the story is interesting, details funny.  So far, it's great (I'm about 70 pages in).

TREAT for today is cleaning crew (although, it doesn't feel like a PERSONAL treat).  Even so, that's the best I have for now.  WAIT -- I remembered I want to download a new workout song.  80's all the way.  Cheap Trick - The Flame.  That's a good treat (used the tool below BTW - hah).

TOOL for today is looking for the small things -- the day is in the details.

Later gators.